Posts tagged "Domestic violence"

On behalf of Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Victims of abuse in Missouri and throughout the United States often cite an inability to get time off from work as a reason for not leaving their abusers. When a person chooses to leave a relationship, they need time to meet with attorneys or look for an apartment. They generally need time to engage in the process of recovering both physically and emotionally.

On behalf of Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, March 30, 2018.

Missouri residents who are in favor of more stringent gun restrictions for people who have a history of committing acts of domestic violence may soon see the passage of state regulations that are enforceable and more uniform. The shooting at a high school in Florida may be the impetus needed to boost the passage of the bills.

On behalf of Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

Domestic violence victims living in St. Louis and around the country face unique challenges. Many would like to leave their current situation but face numerous obstacles, including fear of their abusers, financial problems and even concern about what will happen to their pets.

On behalf of Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, September 18, 2017.

Some Missourians have the misconception that domestic violence only happens to people in lower socioeconomic levels. This is not true. It happens to people no matter how much or how little money that they might have.

On behalf of Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, August 4, 2017.

Missouri residents who are in relationships with military service members and who are suffering from domestic violence may choose to report the abuse to either the military system or the civilian court system. The military handles these types of reports differently than the state courts do and has several options available to it.

On behalf of Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

For victims of domestic violence, every day is filled with stress, fear and even physical pain that is inflicted by an abusive partner. Such situations are made all the worse if there are children in the household. And if you are trying to leave your partner and get your children into a safer environment, your abusive partner may attempt to manipulate the situation to his or her own benefit.

On behalf of Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, September 8, 2016.

If you suffer from a mental illness, your life is filled with challenges. And this is especially true if you have a child. But just having issues does not preclude you from being a loving and capable parent. Unfortunately, if you should become embroiled in a contentious divorce, your condition could be used against you for custody purposes.

On behalf of Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, August 5, 2016.

All couples have disagreements and sometimes these disagreements escalate to full-blown conflicts. And if violence should enter the equation, there are a number of laws, both state and federal, that are designed to help protect victims. Many of these laws contain stipulations that can place limitations on the alleged abuser. For example, a domestic abuse charge could affect the accused's right to own guns.

On behalf of Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Anyone who has experienced the emotional and physical consequences of domestic violence understands the true complexities of the problem. Outsiders may wonder why a person doesn't simply leave. But it is not always so easy. In some cases, an abuser may try to pursue a victim who is attempting to break free. Therefore, it is very important that the victim's whereabouts remain a mystery to the abuser.

On behalf of Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Sunday, May 22, 2016.

Maybe it started with a cruel remark or a loud demand. But over time, things escalated to frequent bouts of physical violence. Dealing with an abusive partner can be extremely frightening and emotionally draining. And the situation can even become life-threatening.

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